Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Reykjavik.
Choose from six weekly Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with Icelandair is the earliest available. Jet2 operates the latest service of the day at 11:45.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your KEF to GLA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Icelandair is your ticket to exploring Glasgow (and maybe even some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Icelandair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier that offers KEF to GLA flights, with 68.0% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between KEF and GLA:
Dublin Airport
Birmingham International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
69 € is the best price for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 154 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from KEF to GLA, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Of the departures from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near KEF:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Pick up a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Glasgow. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Glasgow International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KEF to GLA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No journey is complete without visiting Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.